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<p style="visibility: hidden;"><span style="visibility: hidden;">Please join us for 3-4 days of cycling through the beautiful country 5/24-27<b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b><b> </b></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/Berkshires%202019.jpg" style="width: 900px; height: 382px;"></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Please join us for 3-4 days of cycling through the beautiful country roads, farmlands and hills of Berkshire County, on NYCC's annual Berkshires Weekend.</span></span></span></p> <pre style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Getting Ther</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">e </span> </strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Some of us will cycle from NYC. Others will take a train, and then ride from the train. Others will come by car or bus. For more information about </span>travel and<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> lodging, just scroll down.</span></pre> <p> </p> <div><strong>Trains</strong></div> <div><span style="font-size:14px;">For the past couple of years, group reservations on Metro-North have been severely restricted. As of April 1, 2019, we’re still waiting to hear from Metro-North about whether we’ll be able to make any group reservations for this event. Watch the Message Board for the latest updates.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:14px;">(Note: even if NYCC can’t make group reservations, cyclists can still ride MNR as individuals. Last year, several riders took the Harlem Line up to Wassaic without any problems, without a group reservation, and then cycled from Wassaic to Sheffield.) </span></div> <div> </div> <p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 128, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Social Events</b></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">In addition to great rides planned for A, B and C levels (posted in NYCC's Ride Listings), the following social events will also be held:</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 128, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Saturday, May 25th: All-Class Ride to Lakeville</b></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">On Saturday, all rides will converge for a picnic lunch at Wononskopomuc (or you can just say “Lakeville”) Lake in CT. Three different routes: the A’s will ride</span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> approximately 65 miles, the B’s about 50 miles, the C’s around 40. </span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; -webkit-text-stroke: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Sandwiches, beverges and desserts will be available at the really delicious Trinity Church bake sale where we’ll stop along the way, and the also-delicious On-the-Run Coffee Shop in Lakeville.</span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 128, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Saturday, May 25th: Dinner at Ski Butternut</b></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Our annual NYCC dinner at Ski Butternut, where we will gather to eat, talk and meet up with old friends and new friends. We’ll welcome our Berkshires first-timers and share the great experiences of our NYCC Berkshires Weekend. </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;">We’re planning a buffet of delicious options for everyone from omnivores to vegans. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Non-member guests are welcome at our dinner.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">We cannot accommodate walk-ins. Advance registration and payment are necessary. </span><strong>The cost is $40 per person. <span style="color:#ff0000;">We'll need your reservations by </span><strong style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#ff0000;">May 14.</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">Please pay via the PayPal link at the top of this page. </span></strong></strong></span></span><b style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Before you pay, click the Choices for Dinner box and select either Unrestricted, Vegetarian, or Vegan from the drop-down menu.</b></p> <p style="margin-left: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Location: Ski Butternut, 380 State Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230; <a href="tel:413-528-2000">413-528-2000</a>. </span><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; -webkit-font-kerning: none;"> </span><span style="font-kerning: none">Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Directions:<br> - Route 7 North thru the town of Great Barrington<br> - bear right on Route 7 across the bridge over the Housatonic River at the northern end of town.<br> - ½ mile from the bridge, make a right at the traffic light onto MA 23/183 South Street (State Road).<br> - Drive 2 miles on MA 23/183 – follow signs to Butternut. You can't miss it!</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 128, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Sunday, May 26th: Ice Cream Social</b></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Cool off and cool down with the other NYCC members at SoCo Creamery, the Berkshires’ place for amazing award-winning <a href="http://www.masslive.com/bestofmass/index.ssf/2015/08/best_of_mass_ice_cream_soco_creamery.html"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">(no kidding!)</span></a> ice creams, gelatos and sorbets. SoCo uses simple and delicious ingredients for recipes made in their very own kitchen. </span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 45px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Location: SoCo Creamery, 5 Railroad Avenue, Great Barrington 01230</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 45px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Time: 9:00 p.m.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">*Just show up, grab your own ice cream and hang out!</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 128, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Berkshires Calendar of Events (</b></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><span style="font-size:16px;">non</span></b></span></span><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>-NYCC events)</b></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Don’t forget to check out the local Berkshires Calendar of Events <a href="http://berkshires.org/events/"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);">http://berkshires.org/events/</span></a> for a Memorial Day Weekend full of exciting, fun and delicious happenings, from wine and food festivals to summer concerts.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 128, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Our Rides</b></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">A wide variety of rides for NYCC members will be listed in our Ride Listings, and led by experienced NYCC ride leaders. We’ll probably be adding additional rides until just before the weekend, so keep coming back to the Ride Listings to see what’s new.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">There may be rides to and from NYC (~130mi). Other rides, depending on MNR's decisions (pending), may start with a train from Grand Central, followed by a 40-60mi scenic ride from the train to Sheffield/Great Barrington (and back on Monday). There will be short rides Friday and Monday for those who come up early or leave late. Saturday is our all-class ride to Lakeville Lake. Sunday we’ll have 30-80mi rides around the area, including mountains, valleys, and Culture Rides to the Ventfort mansion in Lenox. Some rides will be flatter, some will be knee-breakers. Something for everyone.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 128, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Where We Will Meet</b></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Most A and B rides start each morning at 9 at the <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=491+Berkshire+School+Rd,+Sheffield,+MA+01257+(Southern+Berkshire+School+District)&sll=42.142914,-73.360519&sspn=0.084897,0.178699&ie=UTF8&ll=42.113123,-73.360004&spn=0.084937,0.178699&z=13"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);">Southern Berkshire School</span></a></span><span style="text-decoration: underline; -webkit-font-kerning: none; color: rgb(17, 78, 145); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);"> District</span><span style="font-kerning: none"> at 491 Berkshire School Road in Sheffield. (Not to be confused with “The Berkshire School,” which is nearby.) Most C rides will start at the Day’s Inn in Great Barrington.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 128, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Lodging</b></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Participants make their own arrangements for accommodations. Depending on the class of ride you will be doing, you may want to stay near either Sheffield (most A and B rides) or Great Barrington (most C rides). OTOH, it’s only 7mi from one town to the other, which is a nice warmup if you’re riding to your start point.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Accommodations vary from full-service hotels to country inns to B&Bs. Room shares and house shares may be posted on the <a href="http://www.nycc.org/message-board"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);">NYCC Message Board</span></a>. </span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;">Another possibility for lodging: </span><a href="http://www.greatbarrington.org/" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">The Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;">, </span><a href="about:blank" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">413-528-1510</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;">. Click on "Where to Stay” and they’ll give you all kinds of suggestions. </span><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Airbnb</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;"> is another resource.</span></span></p> <br> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b style="caret-color: rgb(0, 128, 0); color: rgb(0, 128, 0); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 128, 0);">Sharing</b></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-kerning: none">To share lodgings or automobile rides to the Berkshires, feel free to post or respond to such posts on the <a href="http://www.nycc.org/message-board"><span>NYCC Message Board</span></a>. Likewise, if you’re cycling part of the way, you’ll need to either pack light, or arrange with a driver to carry your luggage. Again, please use the Message Board.</span></span></p> <hr> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><i style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">NYCC members have stayed at the following accommodations during the Berkshires Weekends. This list has no particular order, implies no preferences and by no means includes all possibilities. Shop around.</i></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Lantern House Motel</b> | 256 Stockbridge Road (Rt 7) | Great Barrington, MA 01230 | phone: <a href="tel:413-528-2350">413-528-2350</a> | <a href="http://www.thelanternhousemotel.com/"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);">www.thelanternhousemotel.com</span></a> Comfortable, bike-friendly motel. See the website for photos. NYCC discount.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Mountain View Motel</b> | 304 State Street Road - Rt.23 East| Great Barrington, MA 01230 | phone: <a href="tel:413-528-0250">413-528-0250</a> | <span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);"><a href="http://www.themountainviewmotel.com/">www.themountainviewmotel.com</a> </span></span></span>Email themoutainviewmotel@gmail.com <br> <span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">17 units. Cable TV, A/C, phone, refrigerator, kitchenette suite. King beds available. Continental breakfast. Clean rooms.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Monument Mountain Motel</b> | 247 Stockbridge Road, RT 7 | Great Barrington, MA 01230 | phone: <a href="tel:413-528-3272">413-528-3272</a> | <a href="http://www.monumentmountainmotel.com/"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);">www.monumentmountainmotel.com</span></a><br> 17 units (some non-smoking) 1 story AAA motel located on Rt. 7 opposite Friendly's: King beds, queen beds, phones, coffee, heat, A/C, CCTV w/HBO, pool. Close to Tanglewood, arts, golf, skiing and hiking.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Race Brook Lodge</b> | 864 Undermountain Road (Route 41) | Sheffield, MA 01257 | | phone: <a href="tel:413-229-2916">413-229-2916</a> | <a href="http://www.rblodge.com/"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);">www.rblodge.com</span></a><br> Rustic, "chintz free," mountain retreat. Restored 1790s timberpeg barn. Country style rooms with baths. Hearty breakfast buffet. Hiking heaven. In the past there's been a discount for NYCC members. Call them to ask.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>The Wainwright Inn</b> | 518 South Main Street | Great Barrington, MA 01230 | phone: <a href="tel:413-528-2062">413-528-2062</a> | <a href="http://wainwrightinn.com/"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);">www.wainwrightinn.com</span></a> <br> Historic 1766 home in town. Wrap-around porches. Fireplaces. A/C. Private baths. Full breakfast. Refreshments. Inquire about children. No pets.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Days Inn</b> | 372 Main Street | Great Barrington, MA, 01230 | phone: <a href="tel:413-528-3150">413-528-3150</a> | <a href="http://www.berkshiredaysinn.com/"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);">http://www.berkshiredaysinn.com</span></a></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Staveleigh </b>| 59 Main Street | Sheffield, MA 01257 | phone: <a href="tel:413-229-2129">413-229-2129</a> | <a href="http://www.staveleigh.com/"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);">www.staveleigh.com</span></a><br> Warm and gracious hospitality in circa 1821 home in historic Sheffield. Seven comfortable air-conditioned guest rooms. A splendid breakfast! Near all Berkshires attractions. Open year round.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><b style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Orchard Shade</b><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> | 999 Hewins Street | Sheffield, MA 01257-9668 | phone: </span><a href="tel:877-672-4233" style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">877-672-4233</a><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> | </span><a href="http://www.orchardshade.biz/" style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);">www.orchardshade.biz</span></a></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Charming 1850 guest house with 3 lovely rooms set on 2 acres by a quiet country road. No avilability in April 2019. Call them to see if they can accept reservations for Memorial Day Weekend.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><strong>The Windflower Inn</strong> | </span><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="z-index: 0; position: relative;">684 South Egremont Road (Route 23) | Great Barrington, MA 01230</span></font> |<span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.windflowerinn.com/&source=gmail&ust=1523719582729000&usg=AFQjCNG_Ne12TUwUEFpBNiczaRWflMLnOg" href="http://www.windflowerinn.com/" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); z-index: 0; position: relative;" target="_blank">www.windflowerinn.com</a></span></span></p> <div style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-variant-ligatures: normal;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;">Historic Inn on 10 acres</span></span> <div class="gmail_default" style="display: inline;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;">,</span></span></div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"> 13 rooms with private baths, A/C, wifi, full breakfast, secure bike storage</span></span></div> <div style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-variant-ligatures: normal;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;">Close to hiking and biking</span></span> <div class="gmail_default" style="display: inline;"> </div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;">(</span></span> <div class="gmail_default" style="display: inline;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;">search "Windflower"</span></span></div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"> on <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ridewithgps.com/&source=gmail&ust=1523719582729000&usg=AFQjCNEBAJyRV3k_BSjWDA09jAnzrCqoxw" href="http://ridewithgps.com/" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); z-index: 0; position: relative;" target="_blank">ridewithgps.com</a>)</span></span></div> <div> </div> <hr> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10px; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10px; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">If you have any questions, please</span><strong style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span style="font-kerning: none"> </span></strong><a href="mailto:jim.finder@gmail.com?subject=Berkshires%20Weekend" style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">contact Jim Finder</a> at </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">jim.finder@gmail.com.</span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>And, please sign up below, so we can keep you in the loop!!</b></span></span></span></p> <div> </div> <style type="text/css"> .node .text-box .field-field-event-ppl-integrated, .node .text-box .field-field-event-category, .node .text-box .field-field-date, .node .text-box .field-field-event-show-in-views, .node .text-box .field-field-event-spots { visibility: hidden; display:none;} a[name='signup'] + h3 { visibility: hidden; } div.view-id-signup_user_list_public div.view-header h3 {line-height: 0;} div.view-id-signup_user_list_public div.view-header h3 {line-height: 1.2em;} div.view-id-signup_user_list_public div.view-header p {height:0; padding:0; margin:0; line-height:0;}</style>
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Others will take a train, and then ride from the train. Others will come by car or bus. For more information about </span>travel and<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> lodging, just scroll down.</span></pre><p> </p> <div><strong>Trains</strong></div> <div><span style="font-size:14px;">For the past couple of years, group reservations on Metro-North have been severely restricted. As of April 1, 2019, we’re still waiting to hear from Metro-North about whether we’ll be able to make any group reservations for this event. Watch the Message Board for the latest updates.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size:14px;">(Note: even if NYCC can’t make group reservations, cyclists can still ride MNR as individuals. Last year, several riders took the Harlem Line up to Wassaic without any problems, without a group reservation, and then cycled from Wassaic to Sheffield.) </span></div> <div> </div> <p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 128, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Social Events</b></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">In addition to great rides planned for A, B and C levels (posted in NYCC's Ride Listings), the following social events will also be held:</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 128, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Saturday, May 25th: All-Class Ride to Lakeville</b></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">On Saturday, all rides will converge for a picnic lunch at Wononskopomuc (or you can just say “Lakeville”) Lake in CT. Three different routes: the A’s will ride</span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> approximately 65 miles, the B’s about 50 miles, the C’s around 40. </span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; -webkit-text-stroke: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Sandwiches, beverges and desserts will be available at the really delicious Trinity Church bake sale where we’ll stop along the way, and the also-delicious On-the-Run Coffee Shop in Lakeville.</span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 128, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Saturday, May 25th: Dinner at Ski Butternut</b></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Our annual NYCC dinner at Ski Butternut, where we will gather to eat, talk and meet up with old friends and new friends. We’ll welcome our Berkshires first-timers and share the great experiences of our NYCC Berkshires Weekend. </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;">We’re planning a buffet of delicious options for everyone from omnivores to vegans. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Non-member guests are welcome at our dinner.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">We cannot accommodate walk-ins. Advance registration and payment are necessary. </span><strong>The cost is $40 per person. <span style="color:#ff0000;">We'll need your reservations by </span><strong style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#ff0000;">May 14.</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;">Please pay via the PayPal link at the top of this page. </span></strong></strong></span></span><b style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Before you pay, click the Choices for Dinner box and select either Unrestricted, Vegetarian, or Vegan from the drop-down menu.</b></p> <p style="margin-left: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Location: Ski Butternut, 380 State Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230; <a href="tel:413-528-2000">413-528-2000</a>. </span><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; -webkit-font-kerning: none;"> </span><span style="font-kerning: none">Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 30px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Directions:<br><br /> - Route 7 North thru the town of Great Barrington<br><br /> - bear right on Route 7 across the bridge over the Housatonic River at the northern end of town.<br><br /> - ½ mile from the bridge, make a right at the traffic light onto MA 23/183 South Street (State Road).<br><br /> - Drive 2 miles on MA 23/183 – follow signs to Butternut. You can't miss it!</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 128, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Sunday, May 26th: Ice Cream Social</b></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Cool off and cool down with the other NYCC members at SoCo Creamery, the Berkshires’ place for amazing award-winning <a href="http://www.masslive.com/bestofmass/index.ssf/2015/08/best_of_mass_ice_cream_soco_creamery.html"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">(no kidding!)</span></a> ice creams, gelatos and sorbets. SoCo uses simple and delicious ingredients for recipes made in their very own kitchen. </span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 45px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Location: SoCo Creamery, 5 Railroad Avenue, Great Barrington 01230</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 45px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Time: 9:00 p.m.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">*Just show up, grab your own ice cream and hang out!</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 128, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Berkshires Calendar of Events (</b></span></span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><span style="font-size:16px;">non</span></b></span></span><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>-NYCC events)</b></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Don’t forget to check out the local Berkshires Calendar of Events <a href="http://berkshires.org/events/"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);">http://berkshires.org/events/</span></a> for a Memorial Day Weekend full of exciting, fun and delicious happenings, from wine and food festivals to summer concerts.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 128, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Our Rides</b></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">A wide variety of rides for NYCC members will be listed in our Ride Listings, and led by experienced NYCC ride leaders. We’ll probably be adding additional rides until just before the weekend, so keep coming back to the Ride Listings to see what’s new.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">There may be rides to and from NYC (~130mi). Other rides, depending on MNR's decisions (pending), may start with a train from Grand Central, followed by a 40-60mi scenic ride from the train to Sheffield/Great Barrington (and back on Monday). There will be short rides Friday and Monday for those who come up early or leave late. Saturday is our all-class ride to Lakeville Lake. Sunday we’ll have 30-80mi rides around the area, including mountains, valleys, and Culture Rides to the Ventfort mansion in Lenox. Some rides will be flatter, some will be knee-breakers. Something for everyone.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 128, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Where We Will Meet</b></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Most A and B rides start each morning at 9 at the <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=491+Berkshire+School+Rd,+Sheffield,+MA+01257+(Southern+Berkshire+School+District)&sll=42.142914,-73.360519&sspn=0.084897,0.178699&ie=UTF8&ll=42.113123,-73.360004&spn=0.084937,0.178699&z=13"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);">Southern Berkshire School</span></a></span><span style="text-decoration: underline; -webkit-font-kerning: none; color: rgb(17, 78, 145); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);"> District</span><span style="font-kerning: none"> at 491 Berkshire School Road in Sheffield. (Not to be confused with “The Berkshire School,” which is nearby.) Most C rides will start at the Day’s Inn in Great Barrington.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 128, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Lodging</b></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Participants make their own arrangements for accommodations. Depending on the class of ride you will be doing, you may want to stay near either Sheffield (most A and B rides) or Great Barrington (most C rides). OTOH, it’s only 7mi from one town to the other, which is a nice warmup if you’re riding to your start point.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Accommodations vary from full-service hotels to country inns to B&Bs. Room shares and house shares may be posted on the <a href="http://www.nycc.org/message-board"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);">NYCC Message Board</span></a>. </span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;">Another possibility for lodging: </span><a href="http://www.greatbarrington.org/" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">The Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;">, </span><a href="about:blank" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">413-528-1510</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;">. Click on "Where to Stay” and they’ll give you all kinds of suggestions. </span><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Airbnb</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;"> is another resource.</span></span></p> <p><br></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b style="caret-color: rgb(0, 128, 0); color: rgb(0, 128, 0); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 128, 0);">Sharing</b></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-kerning: none">To share lodgings or automobile rides to the Berkshires, feel free to post or respond to such posts on the <a href="http://www.nycc.org/message-board"><span>NYCC Message Board</span></a>. Likewise, if you’re cycling part of the way, you’ll need to either pack light, or arrange with a driver to carry your luggage. Again, please use the Message Board.</span></span></p> <hr> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><i style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">NYCC members have stayed at the following accommodations during the Berkshires Weekends. This list has no particular order, implies no preferences and by no means includes all possibilities. Shop around.</i></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Lantern House Motel</b> | 256 Stockbridge Road (Rt 7) | Great Barrington, MA 01230 | phone: <a href="tel:413-528-2350">413-528-2350</a> | <a href="http://www.thelanternhousemotel.com/"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);">www.thelanternhousemotel.com</span></a> Comfortable, bike-friendly motel. See the website for photos. NYCC discount.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Mountain View Motel</b> | 304 State Street Road - Rt.23 East| Great Barrington, MA 01230 | phone: <a href="tel:413-528-0250">413-528-0250</a> | <span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);"><a href="http://www.themountainviewmotel.com/">www.themountainviewmotel.com</a> </span></span></span>Email <a href="mailto:themoutainviewmotel@gmail.com">themoutainviewmotel@gmail.com</a> <br><br /> <span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">17 units. Cable TV, A/C, phone, refrigerator, kitchenette suite. King beds available. Continental breakfast. Clean rooms.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Monument Mountain Motel</b> | 247 Stockbridge Road, RT 7 | Great Barrington, MA 01230 | phone: <a href="tel:413-528-3272">413-528-3272</a> | <a href="http://www.monumentmountainmotel.com/"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);">www.monumentmountainmotel.com</span></a><br><br /> 17 units (some non-smoking) 1 story AAA motel located on Rt. 7 opposite Friendly's: King beds, queen beds, phones, coffee, heat, A/C, CCTV w/HBO, pool. Close to Tanglewood, arts, golf, skiing and hiking.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Race Brook Lodge</b> | 864 Undermountain Road (Route 41) | Sheffield, MA 01257 | | phone: <a href="tel:413-229-2916">413-229-2916</a> | <a href="http://www.rblodge.com/"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);">www.rblodge.com</span></a><br><br /> Rustic, "chintz free," mountain retreat. Restored 1790s timberpeg barn. Country style rooms with baths. Hearty breakfast buffet. Hiking heaven. In the past there's been a discount for NYCC members. Call them to ask.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>The Wainwright Inn</b> | 518 South Main Street | Great Barrington, MA 01230 | phone: <a href="tel:413-528-2062">413-528-2062</a> | <a href="http://wainwrightinn.com/"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);">www.wainwrightinn.com</span></a> <br><br /> Historic 1766 home in town. Wrap-around porches. Fireplaces. A/C. Private baths. Full breakfast. Refreshments. Inquire about children. No pets.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Days Inn</b> | 372 Main Street | Great Barrington, MA, 01230 | phone: <a href="tel:413-528-3150">413-528-3150</a> | <a href="http://www.berkshiredaysinn.com/"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);">http://www.berkshiredaysinn.com</span></a></span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>Staveleigh </b>| 59 Main Street | Sheffield, MA 01257 | phone: <a href="tel:413-229-2129">413-229-2129</a> | <a href="http://www.staveleigh.com/"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);">www.staveleigh.com</span></a><br><br /> Warm and gracious hospitality in circa 1821 home in historic Sheffield. Seven comfortable air-conditioned guest rooms. A splendid breakfast! Near all Berkshires attractions. Open year round.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><b style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Orchard Shade</b><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> | 999 Hewins Street | Sheffield, MA 01257-9668 | phone: </span><a href="tel:877-672-4233" style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">877-672-4233</a><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> | </span><a href="http://www.orchardshade.biz/" style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(17, 78, 145);">www.orchardshade.biz</span></a></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none">Charming 1850 guest house with 3 lovely rooms set on 2 acres by a quiet country road. No avilability in April 2019. Call them to see if they can accept reservations for Memorial Day Weekend.</span></span></span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><strong>The Windflower Inn</strong> | </span><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="z-index: 0; position: relative;">684 South Egremont Road (Route 23) | Great Barrington, MA 01230</span></font> |<span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.windflowerinn.com/&source=gmail&ust=1523719582729000&usg=AFQjCNG_Ne12TUwUEFpBNiczaRWflMLnOg" href="http://www.windflowerinn.com/" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); z-index: 0; position: relative;" target="_blank">www.windflowerinn.com</a></span></span></p> <div style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-variant-ligatures: normal;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;">Historic Inn on 10 acres</span></span></p> <div class="gmail_default" style="display: inline;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;">,</span></span></div> <p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"> 13 rooms with private baths, A/C, wifi, full breakfast, secure bike storage</span></span></div> <div style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-variant-ligatures: normal;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;">Close to hiking and biking</span></span></p> <div class="gmail_default" style="display: inline;"> </div> <p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;">(</span></span></p> <div class="gmail_default" style="display: inline;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;">search "Windflower"</span></span></div> <p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"> on <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ridewithgps.com/&source=gmail&ust=1523719582729000&usg=AFQjCNEBAJyRV3k_BSjWDA09jAnzrCqoxw" href="http://ridewithgps.com/" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); z-index: 0; position: relative;" target="_blank">ridewithgps.com</a>)</span></span></div> <div> </div> <hr> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10px; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10px; line-height: normal; font-family: Arial; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">If you have any questions, please</span><strong style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span style="font-kerning: none"> </span></strong><a href="mailto:jim.finder@gmail.com?subject=Berkshires%20Weekend" style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">contact Jim Finder</a> at </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><a href="mailto:jim.finder@gmail.com">jim.finder@gmail.com</a>.</span></p> <p style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Verdana; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none"><b>And, please sign up below, so we can keep you in the loop!!</b></span></span></span></p> <div> </div> <style type="text/css"> .node .text-box .field-field-event-ppl-integrated, .node .text-box .field-field-event-category, .node .text-box .field-field-date, .node .text-box .field-field-event-show-in-views, .node .text-box .field-field-event-spots { visibility: hidden; display:none;} a[name='signup'] + h3 { visibility: hidden; } div.view-id-signup_user_list_public div.view-header h3 {line-height: 0;} div.view-id-signup_user_list_public div.view-header h3 {line-height: 1.2em;} div.view-id-signup_user_list_public div.view-header p {height:0; padding:0; margin:0; line-height:0;}</style>
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